Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus•Topeka, KS

About The Position

Join the University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in Topeka, Kansas, as a day-shift, full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). The campus has 378 licensed beds and a history of compassionate care dating back to 1909. The COTA delivers care according to occupational therapy plans of care and ensures prescribed care is provided consistently with American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) standards of practice and the Kansas occupational therapy practice act. The role also provides direction and clinical supervision to clinical support staff, promotes occupational therapy services, and fosters professional development within the organization and surrounding community. The position reports directly to the designated department leader.

Requirements

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy.
Active Occupational Therapist Assistant license in the State of Kansas.
CPR certification.
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and before providing direct patient care.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a medical or rehabilitation setting.

Responsibilities

Deliver care according to occupational therapy plans of care.
Ensure prescribed care is delivered to assigned patients consistent with AOTA standards of practice and the Kansas occupational therapy practice act.
Provide direction and clinical supervision to clinical support staff.
Promote occupational therapy services.
Foster professional development throughout the organization and surrounding community.